Pit Technician

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is seeking a Pit Technician to inspect and lubricate vehicles quickly, while maintaining professional service standards. You will perform multi-point inspections and communicate needed repairs to the service team, ensuring customer satisfaction.

The role requires reading comprehension, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen. Weekend availability is preferred to support peak hours and shop flow.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in automotive repair and maintenance is preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and background screen.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused attitude with the ability to work well in a team environment and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and lubricate cars quickly and thoroughly.
• Perform multi-point inspections.
• Advise service consultant/tech for additional work.
• Service grease fittings and steering components.
• Check fluid levels in rear differential and axles.
• Identify additional repairs needed and communicate them.

Skills

Automotive repair

Reading instructions

Communication

Team player

Customer service

Weekend availability

Job description

Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers is the pre-eminent automotive maintenance provider in the nation with over 400 locations across 21states, leading our industry through excellence, innovation, and growth. Don’t let our name fool you, in addition to our fast oil change bays, our locations can be your one-stop shop with certified technicians providing a variety of mechanical services, as well as tire services.

Job Description

The Pit Technician is responsible for inspecting and lubricating cars in a quick, yet thorough manner for customers in a professional and efficient manner. This position will adhere to and promote the Company mission while operating within the confines of the Company’s core values and contributing to the success of their functional team.

Primary Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Complete work accurately and quickly allowing customers to remain in their vehicles
• Perform multi-point inspection
• Advise service consultant/tech for any additional work needed
• Service grease fittings, universal joints and steering knuckles, using hand or compressed air powered grease gun
• Inspect fluid levels of rear differential and rear axle housings
• Inspect vehicles for additional repairs needed
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with the company’s vision, mission, and core values in all interaction with customers, co-workers, managers, and suppliers
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area

Qualifications

We are looking for:

• Knowledge in automotive repair and maintenance desired but not required
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and background screen
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer-focused attitude with ability to work well in a team environment
• Willingness to work Saturdaysand/or Sundays

Additional Information

Allyour information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, and bending
• At time, exerting 50 - 100 lbs of force occasionally and/or 10 - 25 lbs of force frequently and/or greater than 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects
• Requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials

By completing this application, you are agreeing that you are able to meet the physical requirements listed for this role.